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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,007.80, 21,271.12 and 14,007.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,007.80, 21,271.12 and 14,007.80 is: 21,271.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,007.80 : 21,271.12 = 14,007.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,007.80/21,271.12 = 14,007.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,007.80x = 21,271.12 × 14,007.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,007.80x = 297,961,594.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,961,594.74/14,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,271.12

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